WorldExplainer: Russia's military woes mount amid Ukraine attacksThe setbacks have badly dented the image of a powerful Russian military.06 Oct 07:51 PM
WorldUkraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounderTaking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.06 Oct 06:08 AM
WorldUkraine nuclear workers recount abuse, threats from RussiansA security guard at the nuclear plant survived an attack at his home by Russian forces.06 Oct 04:42 AM
WorldUkraine hopes to restart Europe's largest nuclear plantDamaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was shut down due to radiation fears.04 Oct 05:57 PM
WorldUkraine reclaims more territory in southern KhersonKyiv makes gains in one of the four regions illegally annexed by Moscow last week.03 Oct 05:02 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war: 10 torture sites located in IziumBased on accounts of survivors and police, AP journalists located 10 torture sites in the town and gained access to five of them. Video / AP Watch02 Oct 07:21 PM
World10 torture sites in 1 town: Russia sowed pain, fear in IziumHow torture became arbitrary, widespread and routine in captured Ukraine settlement.02 Oct 05:38 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: NZSAS takes fresh look at historic link to 'murderers'Historical links to the Forest Rangers and Gustavus von Tempsky cause NZSAS discomfort.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Increasingly cornered Putin lashes outEDITORIAL: Putin's war hasn't been going his way and he's escalating in response.02 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUnleash nuclear weapons on Ukraine, Chechen warlord tells PutinRamzan Kadyrov calls for an intensification of the war after Putin suffers another defeat.01 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldProtesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso after coupPaul Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been overthrown nine months after he mounted a coup.01 Oct 07:19 PM
WorldRussia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chiefThe plant is a strategic trophy for Russia and has triggered worldwide concern.01 Oct 06:10 PM
WorldRussia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key cityLyman, 160km southeast of Kharkiv, had been an important link in the Russian front line.01 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Sham referenda': NZ condemns Russia's annexations"We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty," PM says.01 Oct 12:54 AM
WorldBiden vows Russia won't 'get away with' Ukraine annexationBiden slaps on sanctions, warns Putin he can't "get away with" seizing Ukrainian land.30 Sep 08:34 PM
WorldPutin annexes four Ukraine regions, Zelensky submits Nato bidIt is the biggest land grab since World War II.30 Sep 05:17 PM
New ZealandRussia-Ukraine War: Kiwis' donations helping Ukrainians get back on their feetThe money is helping refugees to get visas and benefits in Europe.30 Sep 12:28 AM
WorldKremlin-backed vote in Russian-held UkraineKremlin-backed vote in Russian-held Ukraine. Video /APWatch29 Sep 08:55 PM
World'Use tampons to staunch bullet wounds', Russian army recruits toldA female doctor advises new recruits they need to bring their own first aid supplies.28 Sep 01:02 AM
EntertainmentRoger Waters hits a wall in Poland - gigs cancelledKrakow official says former Pink Floyd frontman is not welcome after pro-Russia comments.26 Sep 05:51 PM
WorldRussian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-upEfforts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of men to wage war are met with resistance.26 Sep 04:57 PM
WorldWinter's approach sets clock ticking for Ukraine, RussiaFrozen battlefields may stall taking any further territory, protests mount up in Russia.25 Sep 06:08 PM
WorldPutin's mobilisation plan backfires as analysts pinpoint flaws in desperate moveVladimir Putin's new partial mobilisation tactics have seemingly backfired.25 Sep 03:50 AM
WorldBritish prisoner of war reveals horrific torture by Russian forcesBriton said he wished he had been killed rather than tortured by Russian militants.24 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldPutin sacks another military general as he takes hands-on approach to war from MoscowMove seen as a punishment for flaws in support for Russia's 'special operation'.24 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldSri Lankans held captive in Ukraine describe torture by Russian troopsSri Lankans held captive by Russians psychologically damaged by their months in captivity.24 Sep 08:07 PM
WorldPutin 'passes secret law to mobilise a million men'The figure is likely to exacerbate fears of conscription among ordinary Russians.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 23 September, 2022 Putin to mobilise reservists, mood of the boardroom, NZ 5.8 earthquake, a new mega state broadcaster and the tourism sector's slow recovery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsMood of the Boardroom: Business leaders show backing for UkraineA third of survey respondents felt Jacinda Ardern should take up Zelenskyy's invitation.22 Sep 04:59 PM
World'Send Putin to the trenches': Outraged Russians protest, flee countryThe announcement caused a panic among men, mostly young, to get out of the country.22 Sep 03:03 AM
TravelRush on one-way plane tickets in Russia after dire turnOne way tickets to Dubai have surged to $15,469 out of Russia.21 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 September, 2022 World leaders take aim at Russia, retail workers fearful as smash and grabs continue, and more on the cyclist tragically killed in Flat Bush crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 05:53 PM
WorldRussians protest, rush to escape call-up to Ukraine warFlights booked out even as one-way fares rise to more than $15,000.21 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandUS, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exerciseThe name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.21 Sep 04:49 AM